CWTUtilities · Utilities - Regulated WaterThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering California Water Service Group hold a median 12-month price target of $55 — +9.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 40 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores California Water Service Group on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (73): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Issuance (29): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CWT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.1% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2026 | Freedom Broker | Upgrade | Buy | $49 → $53 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | Freedom Broker | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 23 Sept 2026 | Freedom Broker | Initiates | Hold | $49 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $59 → $55 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 2 May 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Seaport Global | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 7 Jan 2025 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 31 July 2024 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 26 Apr 2024 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 4 Apr 2024 | UBS | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 1 Mar 2024 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 July 2023 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 28 June 2023 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 14 June 2023 | UBS | Downgrade | Sell | — |
| 30 Nov 2022 | UBS | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 31 Oct 2022 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 25 Jan 2022 | Seaport Global | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 1 Dec 2021 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 16 Apr 2021 | Seaport Global | Downgrade | Sell | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
CWT appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, California Water Service Group returned +9.3% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 49% of US stocks
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
California Water Service Group has a market value of $3.1B and an enterprise value of $4.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.1B. The latest quarter grew 6.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $133.1M, a 12.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.22.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$235.7M, after $563.9M of capital spending.
California Water Service Group spent $1.2M on share buybacks and $75.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 21.9×; forward P/E: 18.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.71%, paying out 58% of earnings.
California Water Service Group employs 1,336 people — $789K of revenue per employee.
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Seeking Alpha published a weekly summary of dividend activity among Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates.
Why it matters — The excerpt does not specify whether California Water Service Group was included or describe any CWT-specific dividend activity.
California Water Service Group’s third-quarter earnings missed estimates amid higher taxes and costs, despite revenue growth and rate increases.
Why it matters — CWT watchers may note that higher taxes and costs offset revenue growth and rate increases in the quarter.
California Water Service Group reported Q3 net income of $65.4 million, or $1.05 per diluted share, compared with $61.2 million, or $1.03 per share, a year earlier. Higher authorized rates and customer additions outweighed lower water usage and increased costs.
Why it matters — The results highlight how authorized rates and customer additions contributed to year-over-year earnings growth despite lower usage and higher costs.
California Water Service Group held its Q3 2026 earnings call on October 29, 2026. The excerpt identifies company executives and call participants but provides no discussion of quarterly results.
Why it matters — The excerpt confirms the timing and participants for CWT’s quarterly call, but gives no performance details for investors to assess.
The article discusses four water utilities that have raised dividends for decades, noting that the sector operates as regulated monopolies where state regulators control rate increases. It asks which company best protects investor income.
Why it matters — CWT watchers may be interested in the article’s comparison of water utilities and their dividend histories, though the excerpt does not identify CWT or provide its specific dividend record.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering California Water Service Group have a median 12-month price target of $55, with estimates ranging from $53 to $57. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering California Water Service Group, 4 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks California Water Service Group 40 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, California Water Service Group ranks 40 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (73 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +9.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks California Water Service Group 40 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering California Water Service Group publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CWT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $53 to $57 over the next 12 months.
California Water Service Group returned +9.3% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
California Water Service Group is a regulated water utility holding company that provides essential water and wastewater services across parts of California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas. California Water Service Group operates through subsidiaries that handle the production, purchase, storage, treatment, testing, distribution, and sale of water for residential, industrial, public, irrigation, and fire protection uses.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 31 Oct 2026): "Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week November 1". Seeking Alpha published a weekly summary of dividend activity among Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates.
California Water Service Group is a regulated water utility holding company that provides essential water and wastewater services across parts of California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas. California Water Service Group operates through subsidiaries that handle the production, purchase, storage, treatment, testing, distribution, and sale of water for residential, industrial, public, irrigation, and fire protection uses. The company also offers wastewater collection and treatment, along with related water system operations and billing services in certain markets. Its business is centered on delivering reliable utility infrastructure and day-to-day water services to communities, municipalities, and other customers. California Water Service Group plays a significant role in the U.S. utility sector as a provider of regulated and non-regulated water-related services.
CEO Mr. Martin A. Kropelnicki · 1,336 employees · United States · https://www.calwatergroup.com
